Saudi may turn Qatar into an island

Saudi may turn Qatar into an island

Question –Which project of Saudi Arab will affect the geographical structure of Qatar?
(a) Salwa project
(b) Dukkal Project
(c) Omni Project
(d) Al-Badr Project
Answer- (a)
Related facts-

  • Recently, Saudi Arabia may launch the creation of a canal project (Salwa canal) along the border areas of Qatar, which 38 mile.
  • The canal is expected to be 650 feet wide and about 130 feet deep to allow ships to pass.
  • The entire project would be under Saudi sovereignty as the canal would build at least 0.6 miles from the border with Qatar.
  • After the completion of the project Qatar will be surrounded by water from all sides and will complete the definition of

Reference-

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/worldviews/wp/2018/06/21/saudi-media-says-kingdom-could-turn-qatar-its-neighbor-and-rival-into-an-island/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.36cecb147e26

https://www.businessinsider.in/Saudi-Arabia-dropped-another-hint-that-its-moving-forward-with-plans-to-turn-rival-Qatar-into-an-island/articleshow/65654091.cms